Muslim Key Words Flashcards
1
Q
Shia
A
Muslims bay believe the successor should be related to Muhammad
2
Q
Sunni
A
Who believe that the successorship should be voted on a person
3
Q
Adalat
A
Justice
4
Q
Akhirah
A
Life after death
5
Q
Risalah
A
Belief that the prophets are an important channel of communication between god and humans
6
Q
Imamate
A
The divine appointment of the imam
7
Q
Imam
A
- a person who leads prayer
- name given to Shia Muslim successors
8
Q
Torah
A
Revealed to Moses
9
Q
Psalms
A
Revealed to David
10
Q
Gospel
A
Revealed to Jesus
11
Q
Human prayer
A
Friday midday prayer
12
Q
Sadaqah
A
Good actions or charitable donations in addition to zakah
13
Q
Khums
A
20% tax paid by Shia Muslims on their excess income
14
Q
Caliph
A
The leader of the Sunni denomination
15
Q
Ummah
A
Community of Muslims
